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That was beautiful. I related to the essay in so many ways and it really did make me smile- and tear. Any mom who is a writer has felt that way- that their life is a mystery to the ones they love the most. And yet it's a bridge that will let them enter your heart in a way nothing else can.

That's so neat. The mom behind the curtain. What an awesome way for your kids to really get to know you. That was such an interesting perspective. And how exciting that you will watch that happen three more times.

Loved it, sniffling. My oldest (17, girl, within my target audience) refused to read my first novel because it changed my focus so much... being a stay-at-home mom doting on housework, kids, and cooking-- to a writer. Then, when the publishers liked it, asking for revisions... she saw it was real, and when I asked her to read it for editing (she's a stickler already), I watched, and when she smiled, and laughed and wrinkled her brow and gave me ideas... it was amazing... I felt I could do this. I felt validated.Excellent essay. I'll share it with my kids. Thank you!